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2009 Corporate Profile Special Advertising Section Tramontina USA, Inc. COMPANY HISTORY Tramontina USA, located in Sugar Land, Texas, is an extremely valuable resource for retailers for high-quality cookware, cutlery and hollowware items that are both beautiful in design and functional within the home. Tramontina USA, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is one of the largest corporate affiliates of the Tramontina Group from Brazil. The Tramontina Group is an international consortium founded in 1911 by Valentin Tramontina and headquartered in Rio Grande Do Sul, the southernmost state of Brazil. Unlike many cookware companies that outsource production, Tramontina is a true manufacturer, with Tramontina factories worldwide, including the United States. The group operates 10 modern factories outfitted with the latest equipment and technology. The group also operates 15 distribution centers globally, and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of household goods, ranging from cookware and cutlery to flatware and kitchen utensils. Tramontina USA operates out of five facilities, which total more than two million square feet of factory, offices, distribution centers, and assembly and processing warehouses. “Tramontina” stands for a heritage of quality kitchenware for the world’s table. Contact: Donna Kozicki Address: 12955 West Airport Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478-6119 Phone/Fax: 281-340-8400 or 800-221-7809; 281-340-8410 E-mail: tusa@tramontina-usa.com Web site: www.tramontina-usa.com PRODUCTS Tramontina offers many advantages to retailers, including high-quality products, quick shipment times and superior customer service. However, the company’s domestic manufacturing of high-quality nonstick aluminum and hard anodized nonstick cookware at Tramontina U.S. Cookware in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, averaging a daily production output of 75,000 vessels per day, continues to be a tremendous asset to Tramontina and its customers. This aluminum cookware is available in several exterior finishes, including porcelain enamel, colored enamel, polished aluminum, commercial satin and hard anodized. The cookware vessels are produced in Manitowoc and then shipped to Tramontina’s campus in Sugar Land, where finishing processes such as bottom treatment designs, handle attachment and packaging are completed. Domestic manufacturing and local finishing capabilities allow Tramontina to give retailers exceptionally quick production and delivery times for this particular product category, since lengthy transit times from overseas factories are not a factor. “Consumers are becoming more appreciative of high-quality U.S.-made products, plus we have a ‘green’ advantage,” said Antonio Galafassi, president and CEO of Tramontina USA. “Domestic production shortens lead times and minimizes transportation, which reduces fuel consumption and the need for other resources.” The company credits its “Made in the U.S.A.” program as one of the key reasons for its continued growth. In addition to manufacturing product domestically, Tramontina also draws product from its numerous other factories throughout the world. Tramontina’s TriPly Clad 18/10 Stainless Steel Cookware line, now made in Brazil, features vessels constructed from a full clad sheet of 18/10 stainless steel + aluminum + 18/10 stainless steel. This three-layer design, with the aluminum in the middle, provides even heating from all sides of the cookware vessel. Featuring stainless steel lids and cast stainless steel handles, along with a lifetime warranty, Tramontina’s TriPly Clad cookware is available in both sets and open stock pieces. Tramontina also produces several styles of 18/10 stainless steel cookware featuring a triply base, also made in Brazil. These cookware lines are manufactured with a pure aluminum core sandwiched between a layer of 18/10 stainless steel and a layer of magnetic stainless steel, extending up and around the bottom of the cookware. This combination distributes heat evenly and allows the cookware to be used on all types of ranges, including induction stoves. Cookware featuring the triply base is available with a lifetime warranty, in a variety of styles and price points, with both set and open stock selections. For retailers looking for alternatives to 18/10 stainless steel cookware, Tramontina’s hard anodized cookware is a great option, as this line of product has been converted to Tramontina’s U.S. production facilities. The vessels, made of heavy-gauge aluminum with ergonomically designed cast stainless steel handles, satisfy every cooking need, and most items are available with a lifetime warranty. Tramontina’s Brazilian factories manufacture more than 1.2 million pieces of cutlery each day, and have mastered the construction of both forged and stamped styles. All Tramontina cutlery items are sold with a 25-year warranty. RECENT OR PLANNED PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS Tramontina will continue to introduce new and unique cookware lines and other kitchen items under their Limited Editions category. This category includes Tramontina’s own product lines, along with those of high-end global brands. The products are selected to appeal to the cooking enthusiast who appreciates fine cookware design and performance, and are the best the market has to offer. These items are available from online retailers. MERCHANDISING SUPPORT Tramontina has strong capabilities for providing merchandising support for its retailers. Its in-house advertising and design department is fully equipped with the latest generation of design software and computers. A digital photography studio provides quick turnaround of all product images used in the package design and marketing of products. The combination of all these tools enables Tramontina to consistently deliver a visually appealing, high-quality retail package. MISCELLANEOUS Tramontina shows its dedication to its retail partners through superior customer service and a willingness to tailor products and programs to their needs. Tramontina’s entire organization is focused on logistics and quick response to the marketplace. 16 TGR ❙ December 2008

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Atalanta Corporation
Gourmet Housewares Show®
House Foods America Corporation
International Housewares Association
Jelly Belly Candy Company
New York International Gift Fair
Terraillon Corp.
Tramontina USA, Inc.
Vita-Mix Corporation
BIA Cordon Bleu, Inc.
Emmi (USA), Inc.
Gia Brands, Inc.
Harold Import Company, Inc.
Jana Foods LLC
Java Jacket, Inc.
John Wm. Macy’s CheeseSticks
Magic Seasoning Blends®
Montchevré-Betin, Inc.
Ziyad Brothers Importing
Zojirushi America Corporation

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